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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 310.30 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 310.30 and 115.53 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 310.30 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/310.30 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 310.30 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 35,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850.12/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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